Every once in a while, a song slips through the cracks of intention, a happy accident that captures something real and deeply human. Reetoxa's latest single, "Humbug," is precisely that, a spark born from imperfection that turned into something unforgettable.
The story behind "Humbug" feels almost striking. Jason McKee, caught between heartbreak and the chaos of modern dating, found himself nursing an unrequited crush on a fellow musician at his rehearsal studio. During one of those long, introspective solo sessions, a fumbled minor pentatonic scale led to a lucky riff and, within 45 seconds, the song poured out of him. What started as a slip of the fingers became an emotional release, a musical confession from someone rediscovering beauty in disappointment.
Guitarist James Ryan takes McKee's spark and launches it into orbit, soaring riffs that light with longing before crashing back to earth with emotion. The production is tight yet human, leaving just enough space for listeners to feel every ounce of openness in the performance.
"Humbug" is a moment of rediscovery, proof that heartbreak and artistry often share the same DNA. It's a track that feels equally at home in a late-night headphone session as it would echoing through a live stage, where every bend and break of the guitar feels like a pulse.
For Reetoxa, "Humbug" isn't just a story of love lost, it's about the beauty found in mistakes and how the right song can remind us that even when connection slips away, creativity never does.